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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 732.11 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 732.11 and 291.25 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 732.11 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/732.11 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 732.11 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 213,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,225.94/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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