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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 794.73 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 794.73 and 335.46 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 794.73 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/794.73 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 794.73 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 266,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,600.13/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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