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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.33 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.33 and 339.06 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.33 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.33 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.33 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 269,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,664.59/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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