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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.11, 797.88 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.11, 797.88 and 326.76 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.11 : 797.88 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.11/797.88 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.11x = 797.88 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.11x = 260,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,715.27/532.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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