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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 729.35 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 729.35 and 292.44 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 729.35 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/729.35 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 729.35 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 213,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,289.65/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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