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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 730.65 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 730.65 and 296.58 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 730.65 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/730.65 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 730.65 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 216,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,694.25/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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