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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.98 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.98 and 336.84 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.98 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.98 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.98 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 267,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,444.22/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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