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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.61 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.61 and 297.29 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.61 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.61 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.61 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 217,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,496.68/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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