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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 729.28 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 729.28 and 292.39 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 729.28 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/729.28 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 729.28 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 213,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,235.46/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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