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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.43, 797.10 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.43, 797.10 and 367.49 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.43 : 797.10 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.43/797.10 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.43x = 797.10 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.43x = 292,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,922.29/532.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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