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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 731.56 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 731.56 and 294.07 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 731.56 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/731.56 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 731.56 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 215,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,129.85/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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