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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.73, 799.23 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.73, 799.23 and 350.48 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.73 : 799.23 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.73/799.23 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.73x = 799.23 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.73x = 280,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,110.13/532.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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