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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 730.29 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 730.29 and 296.38 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 730.29 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/730.29 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 730.29 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 216,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,443.35/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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