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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 730.98 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 730.98 and 296.82 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 730.98 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/730.98 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 730.98 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 216,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,969.48/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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