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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 794.61 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 794.61 and 347.45 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 794.61 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/794.61 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 794.61 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 276,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,083.27/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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