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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 800.18 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 800.18 and 351.52 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 800.18 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/800.18 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 800.18 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 281,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,279.27/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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