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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 730.24 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 730.24 and 332.85 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 730.24 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/730.24 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 730.24 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 243,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,059.55/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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