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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 731.87 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 731.87 and 333.93 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 731.87 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/731.87 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 731.87 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 244,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,395.68/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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