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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 730.93 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 730.93 and 296.80 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 730.93 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/730.93 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 730.93 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 216,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,936.37/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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