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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.65, 797 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.65, 797 and 395.46 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.65 : 797 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.65/797 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.65x = 797 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.65x = 315,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,181.62/532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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