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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.74 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.74 and 292.04 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.74 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.74 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.74 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 212,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,821.23/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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