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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 729.14 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 729.14 and 292.32 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 729.14 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/729.14 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 729.14 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 213,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,140.74/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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