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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 730.33 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 730.33 and 332.66 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 730.33 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/730.33 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 730.33 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 242,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,951.58/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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