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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.95, 797.32 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.95, 797.32 and 346.17 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.95 : 797.32 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.95/797.32 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.95x = 797.32 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.95x = 276,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,005.28/530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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