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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 731.88 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 731.88 and 297.46 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 731.88 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/731.88 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 731.88 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 217,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,705.02/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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