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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 729.63 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 729.63 and 292.67 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 729.63 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/729.63 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 729.63 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 213,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,539.90/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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