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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.14, 732.93 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.14, 732.93 and 298.22 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.14 : 732.93 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.14/732.93 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.14x = 732.93 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.14x = 218,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,574.38/531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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