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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.52 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.52 and 333.68 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.52 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.52 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.52 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 244,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,093.59/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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