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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 732.86 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 732.86 and 334.68 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 732.86 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/732.86 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 732.86 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 245,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,273.58/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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