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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 731.32 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 731.32 and 297.07 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 731.32 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/731.32 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 731.32 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 217,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,249.58/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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