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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.99, 732.62 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.99, 732.62 and 332.03 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.99 : 732.62 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.99/732.62 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.99x = 732.62 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.99x = 243,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,248.99/530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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