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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 730.97 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 730.97 and 296.79 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 730.97 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/730.97 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 730.97 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 216,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,943.10/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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