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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 794.55 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 794.55 and 337.46 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 794.55 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/794.55 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 794.55 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 268,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,128.84/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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