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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 796.32 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 796.32 and 348.44 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 796.32 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/796.32 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 796.32 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 277,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,469.74/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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