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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.75, 732.47 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.75, 732.47 and 297.89 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.75 : 732.47 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.75/732.47 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.75x = 732.47 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.75x = 218,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,194.00/530.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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