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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 731.61 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 731.61 and 333.59 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 731.61 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/731.61 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 731.61 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 244,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,054.12/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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