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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 793.27 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 793.27 and 346.61 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 793.27 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/793.27 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 793.27 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 274,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,955.31/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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