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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 731.53 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 731.53 and 297.30 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 731.53 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/731.53 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 731.53 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 217,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,479.47/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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