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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 730.37 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 730.37 and 293.21 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 730.37 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/730.37 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 730.37 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 214,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,148.14/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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