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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 731.63 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 731.63 and 333.59 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 731.63 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/731.63 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 731.63 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 244,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,061.63/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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