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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 731.16 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 731.16 and 333.26 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 731.16 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/731.16 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 731.16 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 243,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,664.72/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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