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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 729.93 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 729.93 and 332.80 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 729.93 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/729.93 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 729.93 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 242,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,920.70/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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