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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 731.16 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 731.16 and 333.36 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 731.16 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/731.16 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 731.16 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 243,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,739.50/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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