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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 731.67 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 731.67 and 294.19 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 731.67 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/731.67 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 731.67 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 215,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,250.00/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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