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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 732.63 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 732.63 and 334.74 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 732.63 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/732.63 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 732.63 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 245,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,240.57/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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