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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 729.19 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 729.19 and 331.79 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 729.19 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/729.19 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 729.19 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 241,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,938.94/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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