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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 732.38 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 732.38 and 333.96 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 732.38 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/732.38 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 732.38 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 244,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,585.62/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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