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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 730.73 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 730.73 and 296.63 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 730.73 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/730.73 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 730.73 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 216,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,753.53/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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