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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 794.12 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 794.12 and 334.70 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 794.12 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/794.12 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 794.12 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 265,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,786.32/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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