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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 732.45 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 732.45 and 294.72 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 732.45 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/732.45 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 732.45 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 215,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,867.66/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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