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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 729.31 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 729.31 and 292.47 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 729.31 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/729.31 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 729.31 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 213,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,296.19/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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