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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 794.73 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 794.73 and 344.80 is: 516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 794.73 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/794.73 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 794.73 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 274,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,022.90/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.94

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