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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.65 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.65 and 293.37 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.65 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.65 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.65 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 214,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,350.79/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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