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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 730.55 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 730.55 and 296.51 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 730.55 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/730.55 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 730.55 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 216,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,615.38/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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