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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 797.40 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 797.40 and 337.04 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 797.40 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/797.40 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 797.40 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 268,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,755.70/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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