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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 798.30 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 798.30 and 290.25 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 798.30 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/798.30 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 798.30 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 231,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,706.58/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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