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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 729.26 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 729.26 and 332.08 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 729.26 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/729.26 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 729.26 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 242,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,172.66/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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