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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730.44 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730.44 and 296.44 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730.44 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730.44 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730.44 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 216,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,531.63/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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