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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.42, 798.90 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.42, 798.90 and 396.64 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.42 : 798.90 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.42/798.90 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.42x = 798.90 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.42x = 316,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,875.70/532.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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