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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 731.28 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 731.28 and 333.52 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 731.28 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/731.28 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 731.28 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 243,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,894.05/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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