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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.38, 731.59 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.38, 731.59 and 333.55 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.38 : 731.59 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.38/731.59 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.38x = 731.59 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.38x = 244,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,021.84/530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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