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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.50, 732.09 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.50, 732.09 and 297.63 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.50 : 732.09 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.50/732.09 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.50x = 732.09 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.50x = 217,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,891.95/530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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