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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 797.10 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 797.10 and 368.92 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 797.10 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/797.10 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 797.10 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 294,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,066.13/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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