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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 730.44 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 730.44 and 333.03 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 730.44 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/730.44 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 730.44 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 243,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,258.43/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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