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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.47, 732.03 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.47, 732.03 and 294.41 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.47 : 732.03 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.47/732.03 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.47x = 732.03 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.47x = 215,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,516.95/530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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