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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 731.96 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 731.96 and 297.52 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 731.96 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/731.96 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 731.96 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 217,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,772.74/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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