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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 730.95 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 730.95 and 293.62 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 730.95 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/730.95 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 730.95 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 214,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,621.54/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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