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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 729.05 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 729.05 and 331.75 is: 457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 729.05 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/729.05 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 729.05 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 241,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,862.34/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.84

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