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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.42, 730.56 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.42, 730.56 and 296.50 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.42 : 730.56 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.42/730.56 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.42x = 730.56 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.42x = 216,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,611.04/529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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