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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.29, 797.22 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.29, 797.22 and 370.10 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.29 : 797.22 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.29/797.22 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.29x = 797.22 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.29x = 295,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,047.14/532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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