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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.31, 732.03 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.31, 732.03 and 333.78 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.31 : 732.03 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.31/732.03 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.31x = 732.03 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.31x = 244,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,335.97/530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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