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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 797.73 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 797.73 and 346.80 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 797.73 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/797.73 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 797.73 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 276,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,652.76/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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