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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 730.77 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 730.77 and 293.50 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 730.77 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/730.77 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 730.77 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 214,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,482.46/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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