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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 730.14 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 730.14 and 296.21 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 730.14 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/730.14 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 730.14 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 216,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,279.07/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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