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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 731.01 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 731.01 and 333.19 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 731.01 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/731.01 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 731.01 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 243,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,567.39/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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