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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 729.04 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 729.04 and 331.80 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 729.04 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/729.04 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 729.04 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 241,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,895.47/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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