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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 729.48 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 729.48 and 292.56 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 729.48 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/729.48 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 729.48 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 213,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,416.67/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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