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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.41 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.41 and 292.52 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.41 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.41 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.41 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 213,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,370.12/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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