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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.49, 732.08 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.49, 732.08 and 294.44 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.49 : 732.08 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.49/732.08 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.49x = 732.08 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.49x = 215,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,553.64/530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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