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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 730.26 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 730.26 and 293.14 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 730.26 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/730.26 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 730.26 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 214,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,066.59/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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