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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 795.12 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 795.12 and 345.12 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 795.12 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/795.12 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 795.12 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 274,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,411.81/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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