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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 730.62 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 730.62 and 332.76 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 730.62 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/730.62 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 730.62 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 243,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,121.11/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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