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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 798.51 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 798.51 and 272.39 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 798.51 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/798.51 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 798.51 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 217,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,502.15/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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