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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 729.02 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 729.02 and 331.90 is: 458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 729.02 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/729.02 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 729.02 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 241,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,961.74/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.04

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