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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.78 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 732.78 and 298.13 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.78 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.78 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.78 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 218,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,460.04/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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