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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 731.76 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 731.76 and 297.39 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 731.76 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/731.76 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 731.76 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 217,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,618.11/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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