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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 729.30 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 729.30 and 292.41 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 729.30 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/729.30 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 729.30 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 213,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,250.97/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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