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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 730.30 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 730.30 and 332.83 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 730.30 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/730.30 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 730.30 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 243,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,065.75/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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