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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 729.29 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 729.29 and 331.73 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 729.29 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/729.29 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 729.29 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 241,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,924.55/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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