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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 792.68 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 792.68 and 336.21 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 792.68 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/792.68 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 792.68 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 266,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,505.26/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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