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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 729.59 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 729.59 and 332.60 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 729.59 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/729.59 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 729.59 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 242,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,656.32/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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