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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.60, 797.76 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.60, 797.76 and 388 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.60 : 797.76 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.60/797.76 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.60x = 797.76 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.60x = 309,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,530.88/532.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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