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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.68, 796.08 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.68, 796.08 and 348.62 is: 521.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.68 : 796.08 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.68/796.08 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.68x = 796.08 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.68x = 277,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,529.41/531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.99

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