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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 730.80 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 730.80 and 293.53 is: 405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 730.80 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/730.80 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 730.80 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 214,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,506.60/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.05

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