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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 732.63 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 732.63 and 298 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 732.63 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/732.63 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 732.63 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 218,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,323.74/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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