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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 729.77 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 729.77 and 332.34 is: 458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 729.77 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/729.77 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 729.77 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 242,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,530.10/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.56

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