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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 730.26 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 730.26 and 293.12 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 730.26 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/730.26 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 730.26 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 214,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,053.81/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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