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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 731.07 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 731.07 and 296.92 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 731.07 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/731.07 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 731.07 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 217,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,069.30/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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