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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 730.20 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 730.20 and 332.98 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 730.20 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/730.20 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 730.20 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 243,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,142.00/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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