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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 732.36 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 732.36 and 334.32 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 732.36 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/732.36 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 732.36 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 244,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,842.60/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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