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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 796.60 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 796.60 and 335.74 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 796.60 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/796.60 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 796.60 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 267,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,450.48/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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