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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 731.58 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 731.58 and 297.24 is: 410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 731.58 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/731.58 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 731.58 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 217,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,454.84/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.20

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