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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 730.97 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 730.97 and 333.01 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 730.97 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/730.97 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 730.97 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 243,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,420.32/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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