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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 731.70 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 731.70 and 294.18 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 731.70 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/731.70 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 731.70 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 215,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,247.01/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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