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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 731.36 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 731.36 and 293.90 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 731.36 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/731.36 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 731.36 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 214,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,941.58/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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