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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 731.73 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 731.73 and 294.20 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 731.73 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/731.73 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 731.73 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 215,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,274.97/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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