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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 729.11 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 729.11 and 331.98 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 729.11 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/729.11 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 729.11 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 242,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,046.29/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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