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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 793.20 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 793.20 and 346.40 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 793.20 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/793.20 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 793.20 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 274,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,764.48/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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