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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 797.26 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 797.26 and 288.06 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 797.26 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/797.26 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 797.26 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 229,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,658.72/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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