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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.37, 798.66 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.37, 798.66 and 349.92 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.37 : 798.66 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.37/798.66 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.37x = 798.66 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.37x = 279,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,467.11/532.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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