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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 799.02 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 799.02 and 272.76 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 799.02 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/799.02 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 799.02 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 217,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,940.70/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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