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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 732.54 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 732.54 and 297.94 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 732.54 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/732.54 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 732.54 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 218,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252.97/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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