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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 732.68 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 732.68 and 298.04 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 732.68 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/732.68 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 732.68 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 218,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,367.95/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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