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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 731.08 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 731.08 and 333.54 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 731.08 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/731.08 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 731.08 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 243,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,844.42/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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