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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 729.90 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 729.90 and 292.84 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 729.90 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/729.90 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 729.90 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 213,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,742.09/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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