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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 796.69 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 796.69 and 369.43 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 796.69 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/796.69 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 796.69 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 294,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,321.19/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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