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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.30, 734.91 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.30, 734.91 and 333.34 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.30 : 734.91 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.30/734.91 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.30x = 734.91 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.30x = 244,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,974.90/532.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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