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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.10, 798.65 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.10, 798.65 and 272.28 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.10 : 798.65 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.10/798.65 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.10x = 798.65 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.10x = 217,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,456.42/532.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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