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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.34 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.34 and 347.12 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.34 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.34 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.34 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 275,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,727.33/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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