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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 729.32 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 729.32 and 331.71 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 729.32 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/729.32 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 729.32 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 241,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,922.74/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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