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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.04, 796.98 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.04, 796.98 and 275 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.04 : 796.98 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.04/796.98 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.04x = 796.98 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.04x = 219,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,169.50/532.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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