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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 730.55 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 730.55 and 293.34 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 730.55 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/730.55 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 730.55 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 214,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,295.50/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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