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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 731.01 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 731.01 and 296.83 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 731.01 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/731.01 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 731.01 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 216,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,985.70/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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