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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 731.75 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 731.75 and 297.50 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 731.75 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/731.75 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 731.75 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 217,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,690.48/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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