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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 730.80 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 730.80 and 333.42 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 730.80 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/730.80 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 730.80 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 243,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,663.34/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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