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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.14, 732.97 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.14, 732.97 and 295.09 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.14 : 732.97 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.14/732.97 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.14x = 732.97 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.14x = 216,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,293.21/531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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