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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.62, 797.56 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.62, 797.56 and 386.37 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.62 : 797.56 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.62/797.56 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.62x = 797.56 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.62x = 308,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,152.29/532.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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