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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 729.98 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 729.98 and 292.92 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 729.98 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/729.98 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 729.98 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 213,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,821.91/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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