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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 729.58 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 729.58 and 292.63 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 729.58 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/729.58 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 729.58 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 213,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,497.00/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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