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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 797.75 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 797.75 and 336.57 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 797.75 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/797.75 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 797.75 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 268,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,497.03/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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