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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 797.32 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 797.32 and 349.07 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 797.32 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/797.32 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 797.32 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 278,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,321.61/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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