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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 731.72 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 731.72 and 297.35 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 731.72 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/731.72 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 731.72 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 217,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,576.94/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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