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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 731.83 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 731.83 and 333.84 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 731.83 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/731.83 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 731.83 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 244,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,314.13/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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