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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 794.79 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 794.79 and 335.12 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 794.79 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/794.79 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 794.79 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 266,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,346.05/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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