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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.61, 795.86 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.61, 795.86 and 336.21 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.61 : 795.86 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.61/795.86 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.61x = 795.86 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.61x = 267,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,574.41/530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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