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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 730.67 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 730.67 and 327.57 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 730.67 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/730.67 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 730.67 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 239,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,345.57/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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