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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.78, 798.33 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.78, 798.33 and 349.77 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.78 : 798.33 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.78/798.33 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.78x = 798.33 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.78x = 279,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,230.72/532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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