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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.40 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.40 and 335.20 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.40 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.40 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.40 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 266,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,282.88/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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