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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 730.86 and 296.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 730.86 and 296.77 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 730.86 = 296.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/730.86 = 296.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 730.86 × 296.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 216,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,897.32/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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