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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 729.18 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 729.18 and 292.32 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 729.18 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/729.18 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 729.18 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 213,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,153.90/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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