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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 731.26 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 731.26 and 333.29 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 731.26 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/731.26 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 731.26 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 243,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,722.64/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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