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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 730.08 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 730.08 and 332.94 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 730.08 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/730.08 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 730.08 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 243,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,072.84/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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