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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.53, 732.24 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.53, 732.24 and 333.97 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.53 : 732.24 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.53/732.24 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.53x = 732.24 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.53x = 244,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,544.36/530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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