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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.80 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 732.80 and 298.16 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.80 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.80 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.80 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 218,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,491.65/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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