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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 730.06 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 730.06 and 296.16 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 730.06 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/730.06 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 730.06 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 216,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,212.76/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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