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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 730.83 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 730.83 and 293.53 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 730.83 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/730.83 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 730.83 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 214,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.78/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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