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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 794.56 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 794.56 and 346.56 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 794.56 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/794.56 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 794.56 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 275,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,362.71/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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