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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 729.46 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 729.46 and 292.56 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 729.46 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/729.46 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 729.46 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 213,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,410.82/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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