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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 796.28 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 796.28 and 346.16 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 796.28 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/796.28 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 796.28 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 275,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,640.28/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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