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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.69, 730.94 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.69, 730.94 and 293.65 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.69 : 730.94 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.69/730.94 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.69x = 730.94 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.69x = 214,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,640.53/529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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