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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 731.66 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 731.66 and 294.14 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 731.66 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/731.66 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 731.66 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 215,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,207.55/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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