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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 731.32 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 731.32 and 297.06 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 731.32 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/731.32 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 731.32 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 217,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,245.92/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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