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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 795.17 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 795.17 and 335.14 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 795.17 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/795.17 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 795.17 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 266,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,493.27/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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