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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 792.87 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 792.87 and 346.30 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 792.87 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/792.87 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 792.87 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 274,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,570.88/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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