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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 731.82 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 731.82 and 331.08 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 731.82 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/731.82 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 731.82 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 242,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,290.97/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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