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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 732.06 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 732.06 and 331.67 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 732.06 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/732.06 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 732.06 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 242,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,802.34/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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