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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 730.03 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 730.03 and 332.73 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 730.03 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/730.03 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 730.03 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 242,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,902.88/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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