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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 793.80 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 793.80 and 334.25 is: 500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 793.80 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/793.80 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 793.80 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 265,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,327.65/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.89

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