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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.40 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.40 and 334.96 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.40 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.40 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.40 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 266,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,092.22/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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