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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.27, 731.60 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.27, 731.60 and 331.10 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.27 : 731.60 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.27/731.60 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.27x = 731.60 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.27x = 242,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,227.45/530.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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