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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 729.37 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 729.37 and 332.09 is: 458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 729.37 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/729.37 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 729.37 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 242,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,216.48/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.39

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