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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 729.83 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 729.83 and 292.82 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 729.83 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/729.83 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 729.83 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 213,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,708.82/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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