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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 730.68 and 330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 730.68 and 330.67 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 730.68 = 330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/730.68 = 330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 730.68 × 330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 241,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,613.96/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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