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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 730.02 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 730.02 and 332.66 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 730.02 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/730.02 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 730.02 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 242,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,848.45/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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