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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 731.27 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 731.27 and 333.60 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 731.27 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/731.27 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 731.27 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 243,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,952.51/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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