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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 729.12 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 729.12 and 292.28 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 729.12 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/729.12 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 729.12 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 213,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,104.64/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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