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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 731.52 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 731.52 and 333.64 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 731.52 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/731.52 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 731.52 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 244,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,064.33/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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