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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.10, 798.52 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.10, 798.52 and 349.22 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.10 : 798.52 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.10/798.52 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.10x = 798.52 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.10x = 278,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,859.15/532.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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