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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.58, 798.46 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.58, 798.46 and 272.30 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.58 : 798.46 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.58/798.46 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.58x = 798.46 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.58x = 217,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,415.98/532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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