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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 796.11 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 796.11 and 349.25 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 796.11 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/796.11 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 796.11 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 278,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,041.42/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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