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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 793.52 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 793.52 and 346.78 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 793.52 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/793.52 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 793.52 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 275,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,176.87/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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