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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.10 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.10 and 296.28 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.10 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.10 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.10 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 216,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,314.03/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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