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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 730.04 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 730.04 and 292.98 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 730.04 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/730.04 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 730.04 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 213,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,887.12/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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