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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.03, 798.10 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.03, 798.10 and 272.04 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.03 : 798.10 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.03/798.10 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.03x = 798.10 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.03x = 217,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,115.12/532.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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