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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 732.38 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 732.38 and 294.66 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 732.38 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/732.38 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 732.38 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 215,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,800.29/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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