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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.11, 797.29 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.11, 797.29 and 377.74 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.11 : 797.29 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.11/797.29 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.11x = 797.29 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.11x = 301,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,165.39/532.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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