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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 794.27 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 794.27 and 347.28 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 794.27 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/794.27 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 794.27 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 275,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,834.09/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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