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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.91, 799.58 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.91, 799.58 and 350.27 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.91 : 799.58 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.91/799.58 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.91x = 799.58 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.91x = 280,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,068.89/532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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