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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 793.08 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 793.08 and 346.86 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 793.08 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/793.08 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 793.08 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 275,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,087.73/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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