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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.13, 797.33 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.13, 797.33 and 326.27 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.13 : 797.33 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.13/797.33 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.13x = 797.33 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.13x = 260,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,139.24/532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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