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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.68 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.68 and 293.44 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.68 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.68 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.68 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 214,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,410.74/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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