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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.85 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.85 and 333.09 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.85 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.85 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.85 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 243,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,437.16/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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