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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 729.94 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 729.94 and 332.28 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 729.94 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/729.94 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 729.94 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 242,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,544.46/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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