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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 730.11 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 730.11 and 293.04 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 730.11 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/730.11 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 730.11 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 213,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,949.45/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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