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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.78 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.78 and 333.71 is: 460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.78 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.78 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.78 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 244,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,200.64/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.46

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