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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.37 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.37 and 292.49 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.37 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.37 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.37 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 213,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,331.97/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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