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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 730.86 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 730.86 and 293.56 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 730.86 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/730.86 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 730.86 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 214,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,551.26/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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