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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 730.45 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 730.45 and 293.27 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 730.45 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/730.45 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 730.45 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 214,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219.07/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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