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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 794.44 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 794.44 and 347.68 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 794.44 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/794.44 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 794.44 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 276,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,210.90/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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