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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.26, 797.49 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.26, 797.49 and 326.22 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.26 : 797.49 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.26/797.49 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.26x = 797.49 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.26x = 260,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,157.19/532.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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