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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 794.17 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 794.17 and 335.51 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 794.17 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/794.17 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 794.17 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 266,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,451.98/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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