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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.56, 796.94 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.56, 796.94 and 386.48 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.56 : 796.94 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.56/796.94 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.56x = 796.94 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.56x = 308,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,001.37/532.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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