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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 795.50 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 795.50 and 347.28 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 795.50 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/795.50 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 795.50 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 276,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,261.24/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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