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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 730.17 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 730.17 and 332.62 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 730.17 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/730.17 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 730.17 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 242,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,869.15/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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