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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 729.22 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 729.22 and 292.39 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 729.22 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/729.22 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 729.22 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 213,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,216.82/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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