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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.03, 732.70 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.03, 732.70 and 334.47 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.03 : 732.70 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.03/732.70 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.03x = 732.70 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.03x = 245,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060.83/531.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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