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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 729.16 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 729.16 and 292.34 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 729.16 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/729.16 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 729.16 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 213,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,165.37/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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