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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 793.47 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 793.47 and 346.87 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 793.47 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/793.47 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 793.47 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 275,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,230.94/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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