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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 730.37 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 730.37 and 293.19 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 730.37 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/730.37 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 730.37 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 214,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,138.39/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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