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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.31, 798.56 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.31, 798.56 and 272.19 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.31 : 798.56 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.31/798.56 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.31x = 798.56 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.31x = 217,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,362.70/532.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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