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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 732.15 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 732.15 and 297.67 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 732.15 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/732.15 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 732.15 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 217,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,937.60/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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