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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 731.52 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 731.52 and 333.66 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 731.52 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/731.52 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 731.52 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 244,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,078.96/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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