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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 730.16 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 730.16 and 293.09 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 730.16 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/730.16 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 730.16 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 214,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,002.59/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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