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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.24 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.24 and 334.30 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.24 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.24 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.24 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 265,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,510.77/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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