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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 731.95 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 731.95 and 333.80 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 731.95 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/731.95 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 731.95 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 244,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,319.58/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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