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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 292.54 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.42 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.42 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.42 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 213,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,385.26/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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