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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 729.80 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 729.80 and 292.77 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 729.80 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/729.80 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 729.80 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 213,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,660.44/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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