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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 730.63 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 730.63 and 332.77 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 730.63 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/730.63 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 730.63 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 243,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,131.75/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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