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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 730.68 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 730.68 and 333.36 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 730.68 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/730.68 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 730.68 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 243,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,579.48/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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