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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 732.08 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 732.08 and 294.45 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 732.08 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/732.08 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 732.08 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 215,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,560.96/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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