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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.85, 732.36 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.85, 732.36 and 334.47 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.85 : 732.36 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.85/732.36 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.85x = 732.36 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.85x = 244,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,952.45/530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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