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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.60, 798.88 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.60, 798.88 and 289.60 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.60 : 798.88 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.60/798.88 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.60x = 798.88 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.60x = 231,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,355.65/532.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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