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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 730.31 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 730.31 and 293.18 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 730.31 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/730.31 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 730.31 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 214,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,112.29/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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