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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 732.65 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 732.65 and 334.60 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 732.65 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/732.65 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 732.65 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 245,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144.69/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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