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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 730.60 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 730.60 and 296.53 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 730.60 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/730.60 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 730.60 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 216,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,644.82/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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