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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 732.18 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 732.18 and 334.01 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 732.18 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/732.18 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 732.18 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 244,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,551.78/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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