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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 730.08 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 730.08 and 332.67 is: 459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 730.08 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/730.08 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 730.08 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 242,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,875.71/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.24

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