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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.27, 731.77 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.27, 731.77 and 297.38 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.27 : 731.77 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.27/731.77 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.27x = 731.77 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.27x = 217,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,609.36/530.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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