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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 732.18 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 732.18 and 297.69 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 732.18 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/732.18 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 732.18 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 217,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,962.66/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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