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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 729.93 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 729.93 and 296.11 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 729.93 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/729.93 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 729.93 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 216,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,139.57/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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