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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 729.23 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 729.23 and 331.93 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 729.23 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/729.23 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 729.23 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 242,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,052.57/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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