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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 730.73 and 332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 730.73 and 332.95 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 730.73 = 332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/730.73 = 332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 730.73 × 332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 243,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,296.55/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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