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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.34, 798.73 and 288.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.34, 798.73 and 288.57 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.34 : 798.73 = 288.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.34/798.73 = 288.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.34x = 798.73 × 288.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.34x = 230,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,489.52/532.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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