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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.51, 798.49 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.51, 798.49 and 359.44 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.51 : 798.49 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.51/798.49 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.51x = 798.49 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.51x = 287,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,009.25/532.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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