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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 732.23 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 732.23 and 334.13 is: 461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 732.23 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/732.23 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 732.23 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 244,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,655.46/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.05

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