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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 731.04 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 731.04 and 333.28 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 731.04 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/731.04 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 731.04 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 243,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,641.01/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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