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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 732.51 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 732.51 and 297.91 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 732.51 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/732.51 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 732.51 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 218,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,222.05/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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