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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 794.82 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 794.82 and 347.18 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 794.82 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/794.82 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 794.82 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 275,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,945.61/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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