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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 729.83 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 729.83 and 332.26 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 729.83 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/729.83 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 729.83 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 242,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,492.32/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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