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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 797.16 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 797.16 and 326.17 is: 488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 797.16 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/797.16 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 797.16 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 260,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,005.69/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.53

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