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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.72 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.72 and 296.61 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.72 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.72 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.72 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 216,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,738.86/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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