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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.29, 729.06 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.29, 729.06 and 292.26 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.29 : 729.06 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.29/729.06 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.29x = 729.06 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.29x = 213,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,075.08/528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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