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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.65, 799.17 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.65, 799.17 and 350.40 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.65 : 799.17 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.65/799.17 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.65x = 799.17 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.65x = 280,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,029.17/532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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