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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.50 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.50 and 333 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.50 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.50 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.50 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 243,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,256.50/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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