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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.87, 732.58 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.87, 732.58 and 294.80 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.87 : 732.58 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.87/732.58 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.87x = 732.58 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.87x = 215,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,965.68/530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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