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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.36, 797.66 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.36, 797.66 and 377.99 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.36 : 797.66 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.36/797.66 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.36x = 797.66 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.36x = 301,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,507.50/532.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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