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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.49, 797.58 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.49, 797.58 and 288.50 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.49 : 797.58 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.49/797.58 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.49x = 797.58 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.49x = 230,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097.84/532.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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