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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 798.18 and 288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 798.18 and 288.58 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 798.18 = 288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/798.18 = 288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 798.18 × 288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 230,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,338.78/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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