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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 793.94 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 793.94 and 333.76 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 793.94 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/793.94 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 793.94 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 264,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,985.41/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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