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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.32, 797.71 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.32, 797.71 and 378.55 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.32 : 797.71 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.32/797.71 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.32x = 797.71 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.32x = 301,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,973.12/532.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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