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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 730.98 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 730.98 and 333.35 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 730.98 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/730.98 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 730.98 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 243,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,668.53/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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