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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.02, 797.49 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.02, 797.49 and 336.96 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.02 : 797.49 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.02/797.49 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.02x = 797.49 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.02x = 268,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,722.23/532.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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