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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 792.68 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 792.68 and 334.51 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 792.68 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/792.68 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 792.68 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 265,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,155.73/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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