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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 731.58 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 731.58 and 333.98 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 731.58 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/731.58 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 731.58 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 244,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333.09/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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