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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.17 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.17 and 293.78 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.17 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.17 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.17 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 214,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,803.30/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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