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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 796.02 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 796.02 and 345.60 is: 518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 796.02 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/796.02 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 796.02 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 275,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,104.51/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.32

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