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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 731.33 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 731.33 and 293.93 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 731.33 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/731.33 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 731.33 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 214,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,958.55/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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