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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 796.32 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 796.32 and 388 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 796.32 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/796.32 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 796.32 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 308,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,972.16/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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