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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.27, 798.76 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.27, 798.76 and 272.57 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.27 : 798.76 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.27/798.76 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.27x = 798.76 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.27x = 217,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,714.36/532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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