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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.14 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.14 and 332.56 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.14 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.14 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.14 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 242,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,815.36/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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