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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 793.84 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 793.84 and 334.36 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 793.84 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/793.84 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 793.84 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 265,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,428.34/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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