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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 731.52 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 731.52 and 294.06 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 731.52 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/731.52 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 731.52 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 215,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,110.77/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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