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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.38 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.38 and 296.40 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.38 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.38 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.38 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 216,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,484.63/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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