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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 731.06 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 731.06 and 293.70 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 731.06 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/731.06 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 731.06 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 214,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,712.32/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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