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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 730.11 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 730.11 and 332.28 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 730.11 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/730.11 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 730.11 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 242,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,600.95/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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