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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 732.32 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 732.32 and 297.77 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 732.32 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/732.32 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 732.32 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 218,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,061.10/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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