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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 729.86 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 729.86 and 296.01 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 729.86 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/729.86 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 729.86 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 216,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,045.86/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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