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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 730.75 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 730.75 and 296.67 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 730.75 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/730.75 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 730.75 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 216,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,791.60/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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