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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 798.04 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 798.04 and 358.88 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 798.04 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/798.04 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 798.04 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 286,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,400.60/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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