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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 794.44 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 794.44 and 344.68 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 794.44 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/794.44 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 794.44 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 273,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,827.53/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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