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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.54 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.54 and 296.52 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.54 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.54 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.54 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 216,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,619.72/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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