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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 798.39 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 798.39 and 326.68 is: 490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 798.39 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/798.39 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 798.39 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 260,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,818.05/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.04

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