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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 732.21 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 732.21 and 334.14 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 732.21 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/732.21 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 732.21 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 244,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,660.65/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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