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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 730.18 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 730.18 and 296.24 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 730.18 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/730.18 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 730.18 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 216,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,303.39/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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