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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 729.99 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 729.99 and 292.93 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 729.99 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/729.99 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 729.99 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 213,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,835.97/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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