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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.56, 798.75 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.56, 798.75 and 289.20 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.56 : 798.75 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.56/798.75 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.56x = 798.75 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.56x = 230,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,998.50/532.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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