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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 731.10 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 731.10 and 293.74 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 731.10 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/731.10 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 731.10 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 214,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,753.31/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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