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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 732.50 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 732.50 and 334.27 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 732.50 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/732.50 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 732.50 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 244,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,851.10/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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