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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 731.12 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 731.12 and 296.90 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 731.12 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/731.12 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 731.12 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 217,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,064.39/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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