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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 795.50 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 795.50 and 337.26 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 795.50 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/795.50 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 795.50 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 268,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,290.33/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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