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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 729.72 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 729.72 and 332.36 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 729.72 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/729.72 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 729.72 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 242,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,529.74/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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