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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.54, 795.48 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.54, 795.48 and 336.66 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.54 : 795.48 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.54/795.48 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.54x = 795.48 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.54x = 267,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,806.30/531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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