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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 731.16 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 731.16 and 297 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 731.16 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/731.16 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 731.16 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 217,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,154.52/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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