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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.70, 798.14 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.70, 798.14 and 377.85 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.70 : 798.14 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.70/798.14 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.70x = 798.14 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.70x = 301,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,575.31/532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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