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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 729.93 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 729.93 and 292.91 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 729.93 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/729.93 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 729.93 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 213,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,803.98/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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