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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.10, 795.12 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.10, 795.12 and 347.98 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.10 : 795.12 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.10/795.12 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.10x = 795.12 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.10x = 276,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,685.86/531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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