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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.27, 798.94 and 400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.27, 798.94 and 400.05 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.27 : 798.94 = 400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.27/798.94 = 400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.27x = 798.94 × 400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.27x = 319,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,611.39/532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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