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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 730.61 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 730.61 and 293.39 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 730.61 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/730.61 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 730.61 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 214,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,353.67/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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