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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 795.73 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 795.73 and 335.94 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 795.73 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/795.73 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 795.73 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 267,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,317.54/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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