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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 731.68 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 731.68 and 333.76 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 731.68 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/731.68 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 731.68 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 244,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,203.85/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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