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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 730.94 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 730.94 and 333.18 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 730.94 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/730.94 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 730.94 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 243,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,532.92/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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