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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.05, 797.76 and 395.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.05, 797.76 and 395.09 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.05 : 797.76 = 395.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.05/797.76 = 395.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.05x = 797.76 × 395.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.05x = 315,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,183.01/532.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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