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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 793.76 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 793.76 and 347.08 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 793.76 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/793.76 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 793.76 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 275,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,498.22/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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