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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 799.68 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 799.68 and 441.36 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 799.68 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/799.68 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 799.68 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 352,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,946.76/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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