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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.76 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.76 and 332.96 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.76 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.76 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.76 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 243,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,313.85/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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