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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 796.14 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 796.14 and 347.56 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 796.14 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/796.14 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 796.14 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 276,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,706.42/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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