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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 790.17 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 790.17 and 334 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 790.17 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/790.17 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 790.17 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 263,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,916.78/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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