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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.39, 798.68 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.39, 798.68 and 181.03 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.39 : 798.68 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.39/798.68 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.39x = 798.68 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.39x = 144,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,581.69/532.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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