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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 797.18 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 797.18 and 349.52 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 797.18 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/797.18 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 797.18 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 278,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,624.62/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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