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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 731.76 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 731.76 and 333.68 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 731.76 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/731.76 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 731.76 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 244,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,175.51/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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