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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 798.72 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 798.72 and 359 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 798.72 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/798.72 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 798.72 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 286,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,740.48/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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