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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 795.42 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 795.42 and 347.18 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 795.42 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/795.42 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 795.42 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 276,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,153.92/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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