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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 731.43 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 731.43 and 297.11 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 731.43 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/731.43 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 731.43 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 217,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,311.51/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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