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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 731.36 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 731.36 and 333.44 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 731.36 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/731.36 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 731.36 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 243,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,864.68/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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