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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 800.52 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 800.52 and 327.88 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 800.52 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/800.52 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 800.52 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 262,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,474.50/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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