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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 730.12 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 730.12 and 296.19 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 730.12 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/730.12 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 730.12 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 216,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,254.24/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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