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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 793.35 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 793.35 and 335.30 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 793.35 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/793.35 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 793.35 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 266,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,010.26/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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