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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.69, 798.14 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.69, 798.14 and 337.91 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.69 : 798.14 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.69/798.14 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.69x = 798.14 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.69x = 269,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,696.34/532.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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