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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 731.33 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 731.33 and 333.51 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 731.33 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/731.33 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 731.33 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 243,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,905.87/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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