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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 730 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 730 and 332.22 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 730 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/730 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 730 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 242,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,520.60/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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