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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 732.33 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 732.33 and 294.61 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 732.33 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/732.33 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 732.33 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 215,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,752.84/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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