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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 730.05 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 730.05 and 296.15 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 730.05 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/730.05 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 730.05 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 216,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,204.31/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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