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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 729.98 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 729.98 and 292.92 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 729.98 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/729.98 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 729.98 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 213,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,825.74/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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