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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 794.40 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 794.40 and 334.41 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 794.40 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/794.40 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 794.40 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 265,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,655.04/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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