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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.20, 797.76 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.20, 797.76 and 288.21 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.20 : 797.76 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.20/797.76 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.20x = 797.76 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.20x = 229,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,922.41/532.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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