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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 794.61 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 794.61 and 334.22 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 794.61 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/794.61 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 794.61 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 265,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,574.49/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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