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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.29, 798.43 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.29, 798.43 and 375.47 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.29 : 798.43 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.29/798.43 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.29x = 798.43 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.29x = 299,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,786.51/532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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