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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.11, 798.18 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.11, 798.18 and 272.01 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.11 : 798.18 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.11/798.18 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.11x = 798.18 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.11x = 217,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,112.94/532.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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