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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.87, 796.77 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.87, 796.77 and 348.71 is: 522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.87 : 796.77 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.87/796.77 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.87x = 796.77 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.87x = 277,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,839.92/531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.38

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