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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 797.22 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 797.22 and 326.13 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 797.22 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/797.22 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 797.22 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 259,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,997.36/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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