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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 799.07 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 799.07 and 290.79 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 799.07 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/799.07 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 799.07 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 232,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,361.57/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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