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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 732.07 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 732.07 and 297.56 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 732.07 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/732.07 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 732.07 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 217,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,836.95/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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