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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 731.00 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 731.00 and 333.24 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 731.00 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/731.00 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 731.00 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 243,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,596.53/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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