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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 730.08 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 730.08 and 332.60 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 730.08 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/730.08 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 730.08 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 242,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,824.61/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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