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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 731.92 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 731.92 and 294.25 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 731.92 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/731.92 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 731.92 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 215,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,364.89/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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