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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 731.78 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 731.78 and 294.24 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 731.78 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/731.78 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 731.78 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 215,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,317.48/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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