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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.50 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.50 and 346.72 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 797.50 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/797.50 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 797.50 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 276,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,509.20/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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