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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 729.95 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 729.95 and 292.89 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 729.95 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/729.95 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 729.95 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 213,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,795.06/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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