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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.14, 731.58 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.14, 731.58 and 297.27 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.14 : 731.58 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.14/731.58 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.14x = 731.58 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.14x = 217,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,476.79/530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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