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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.42 and 332.20 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.42 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.42 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.42 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 242,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,313.32/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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