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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 733.11 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 733.11 and 421.11 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 733.11 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/733.11 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 733.11 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 308,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,719.95/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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