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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 730.28 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 730.28 and 296.29 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 730.28 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/730.28 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 730.28 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 216,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,375.01/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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