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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 729.08 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 729.08 and 292.28 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 729.08 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/729.08 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 729.08 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 213,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,090.40/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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