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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 732.05 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 732.05 and 297.60 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 732.05 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/732.05 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 732.05 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 217,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,858.08/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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