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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.44, 797.85 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.44, 797.85 and 350.10 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 797.85 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/797.85 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 797.85 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 279,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,327.29/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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