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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 730.82 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 730.82 and 333.21 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 730.82 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/730.82 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 730.82 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 243,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,520.11/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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