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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.50 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.50 and 330.15 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.50 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.50 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.50 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 241,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,174.58/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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