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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 731.91 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 731.91 and 297.50 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 731.91 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/731.91 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 731.91 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 217,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,743.23/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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