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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 730.35 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 730.35 and 332.91 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 730.35 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/730.35 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 730.35 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 243,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,140.82/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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