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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 795.26 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 795.26 and 348.08 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 795.26 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/795.26 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 795.26 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 276,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,814.10/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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