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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 794.76 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 794.76 and 336.14 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 794.76 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/794.76 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 794.76 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 267,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,150.63/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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