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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.83 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.83 and 335.34 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.83 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.83 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.83 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 266,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,871.96/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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