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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 731.64 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 731.64 and 333.56 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 731.64 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/731.64 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 731.64 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 244,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,045.84/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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