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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 731.12 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 731.12 and 296.94 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 731.12 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/731.12 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 731.12 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 217,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,098.77/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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