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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.79, 729.99 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.79, 729.99 and 332.38 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.79 : 729.99 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.79/729.99 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.79x = 729.99 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.79x = 242,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,634.08/528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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