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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.27 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.27 and 292.37 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.27 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.27 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.27 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 213,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,213.02/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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