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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 729.98 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 729.98 and 332.44 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 729.98 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/729.98 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 729.98 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 242,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,674.55/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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