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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 731.22 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 731.22 and 293.81 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 731.22 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/731.22 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 731.22 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 214,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,844.10/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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