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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 794.21 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 794.21 and 347.18 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 794.21 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/794.21 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 794.21 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 275,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,728.12/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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