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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 797.23 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 797.23 and 378.24 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 797.23 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/797.23 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 797.23 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 301,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,539.34/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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