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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 731.58 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 731.58 and 333.51 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 731.58 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/731.58 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 731.58 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 243,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,989.25/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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