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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.60 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.60 and 297.24 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.60 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.60 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.60 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 217,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,460.78/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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