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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 732.48 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 732.48 and 294.74 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 732.48 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/732.48 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 732.48 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 215,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,891.16/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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