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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 793.71 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 793.71 and 347.10 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 793.71 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/793.71 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 793.71 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 275,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,496.74/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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