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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.26, 798.12 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.26, 798.12 and 359.19 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.26 : 798.12 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.26/798.12 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.26x = 798.12 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.26x = 286,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,676.72/532.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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