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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 731.48 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 731.48 and 333.68 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 731.48 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/731.48 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 731.48 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 244,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,080.25/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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