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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 729.84 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 729.84 and 332.26 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 729.84 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/729.84 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 729.84 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 242,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,496.64/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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