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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 730.82 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 730.82 and 293.53 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 730.82 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/730.82 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 730.82 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 214,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,519.24/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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