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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 730.51 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 730.51 and 332.96 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 730.51 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/730.51 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 730.51 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 243,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,231.60/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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