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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 730.08 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 730.08 and 296.19 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 730.08 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/730.08 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 730.08 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 216,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,242.40/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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