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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 731.97 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 731.97 and 294.40 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 731.97 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/731.97 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 731.97 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 215,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,492.88/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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