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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 732.42 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 732.42 and 334.28 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 732.42 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/732.42 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 732.42 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 244,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,833.36/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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