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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 732.27 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 732.27 and 297.75 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 732.27 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/732.27 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 732.27 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 218,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,033.39/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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