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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.54, 796.28 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.54, 796.28 and 348.38 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.54 : 796.28 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.54/796.28 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.54x = 796.28 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.54x = 277,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,408.03/531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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