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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 793.94 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 793.94 and 334.73 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 793.94 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/793.94 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 793.94 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 265,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,755.85/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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