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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 794.60 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 794.60 and 334.52 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 794.60 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/794.60 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 794.60 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 265,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,803.95/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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