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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.57 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.57 and 296.53 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.57 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.57 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.57 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 216,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,635.16/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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