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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 731.82 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 731.82 and 297.43 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 731.82 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/731.82 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 731.82 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 217,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,664.51/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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