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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 729.88 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 729.88 and 292.90 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 729.88 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/729.88 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 729.88 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 213,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,781.85/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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