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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 731.99 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 731.99 and 297.59 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 731.99 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/731.99 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 731.99 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 217,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,829.99/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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