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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 731.37 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 731.37 and 293.94 is: 405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 731.37 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/731.37 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 731.37 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 214,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,978.90/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.64

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