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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.28 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.28 and 333.60 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.28 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.28 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.28 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 243,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,955.01/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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