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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 793.27 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 793.27 and 347.05 is: 519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 793.27 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/793.27 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 793.27 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 275,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,304.35/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.86

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