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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 794.93 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 794.93 and 337.71 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 794.93 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/794.93 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 794.93 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 268,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,454.12/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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