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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 730.86 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 730.86 and 333.20 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 730.86 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/730.86 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 730.86 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 243,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,518.90/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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