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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 730.02 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 730.02 and 296.13 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 730.02 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/730.02 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 730.02 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 216,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,180.82/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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