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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.67 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.67 and 326.66 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 797.67 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/797.67 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 797.67 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 260,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,562.89/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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