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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 732.34 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 732.34 and 294.64 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 732.34 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/732.34 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 732.34 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 215,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,773.00/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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