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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 732.36 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 732.36 and 331.66 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 732.36 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/732.36 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 732.36 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 242,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,894.52/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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