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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.51, 798.01 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.51, 798.01 and 327.04 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.51 : 798.01 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.51/798.01 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.51x = 798.01 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.51x = 260,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,981.19/532.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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