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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 731.84 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 731.84 and 294.26 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 731.84 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/731.84 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 731.84 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 215,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,346.11/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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