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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 798.08 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 798.08 and 349.27 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 798.08 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/798.08 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 798.08 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 278,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,743.66/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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