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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.57 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.57 and 347.94 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.57 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.57 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.57 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 276,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,810.63/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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