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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.99 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.99 and 293.70 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.99 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.99 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.99 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 214,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,690.21/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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