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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.55, 797.92 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.55, 797.92 and 337.77 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.55 : 797.92 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.55/797.92 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.55x = 797.92 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.55x = 269,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,510.60/532.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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