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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 796.46 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 796.46 and 348.99 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 796.46 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/796.46 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 796.46 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 277,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,954.83/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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