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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 731.82 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 731.82 and 333.78 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 731.82 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/731.82 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 731.82 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 244,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,266.88/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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