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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.38 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.38 and 333.06 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.38 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.38 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.38 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 243,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,260.36/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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