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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 794.93 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 794.93 and 336.02 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 794.93 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/794.93 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 794.93 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 267,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,106.72/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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