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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 730.71 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 730.71 and 293.45 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 730.71 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/730.71 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 730.71 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 214,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,426.85/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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