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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 795.80 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 795.80 and 348.03 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 795.80 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/795.80 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 795.80 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 276,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,960.53/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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