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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 797.15 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 797.15 and 288.45 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 797.15 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/797.15 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 797.15 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 229,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,936.48/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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