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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 731.34 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 731.34 and 293.95 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 731.34 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/731.34 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 731.34 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 214,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,974.65/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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