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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 794.04 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 794.04 and 347.16 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 794.04 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/794.04 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 794.04 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 275,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,658.93/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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