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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 794.25 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 794.25 and 334.74 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 794.25 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/794.25 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 794.25 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 265,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,867.25/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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