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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.59, 796.34 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.59, 796.34 and 348.43 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.59 : 796.34 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.59/796.34 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.59x = 796.34 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.59x = 277,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,466.13/531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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