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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 794.55 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 794.55 and 347.79 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 794.55 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/794.55 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 794.55 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 276,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,336.54/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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