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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 797.34 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 797.34 and 385.62 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 797.34 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/797.34 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 797.34 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 307,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,470.25/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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