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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.87, 731.20 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.87, 731.20 and 293.84 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.87 : 731.20 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.87/731.20 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.87x = 731.20 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.87x = 214,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,855.81/529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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