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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 729.36 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 729.36 and 292.45 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 729.36 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/729.36 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 729.36 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 213,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,301.33/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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