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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.47, 732.06 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.47, 732.06 and 294.40 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.47 : 732.06 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.47/732.06 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.47x = 732.06 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.47x = 215,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,518.46/530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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