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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 730.47 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 730.47 and 296.44 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 730.47 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/730.47 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 730.47 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 216,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,540.53/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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