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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.33, 798.26 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.33, 798.26 and 272.48 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.33 : 798.26 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.33/798.26 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.33x = 798.26 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.33x = 217,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,504.53/532.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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