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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.45 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.45 and 330.62 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.45 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.45 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.45 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 241,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,829.17/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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