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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.03, 796.60 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.03, 796.60 and 274.99 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.03 : 796.60 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.03/796.60 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.03x = 796.60 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.03x = 219,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,051.68/532.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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