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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 731.15 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 731.15 and 333.26 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 731.15 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/731.15 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 731.15 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 243,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,660.23/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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