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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 794.60 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 794.60 and 337.50 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 794.60 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/794.60 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 794.60 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 268,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,177.50/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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