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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.12, 797.14 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.12, 797.14 and 348.96 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.12 : 797.14 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.12/797.14 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.12x = 797.14 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.12x = 278,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,165.99/532.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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