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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.99 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.99 and 325.94 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 797.99 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/797.99 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 797.99 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 260,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,091.24/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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