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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 729.53 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 729.53 and 332.08 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 729.53 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/729.53 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 729.53 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 242,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,266.06/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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