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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.35, 798.53 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.35, 798.53 and 370.08 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.35 : 798.53 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.35/798.53 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.35x = 798.53 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.35x = 295,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,518.13/532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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