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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.28 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.28 and 333.56 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.28 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.28 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.28 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 243,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,925.76/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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