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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 731.80 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 731.80 and 297.44 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 731.80 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/731.80 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 731.80 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 217,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,666.59/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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