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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.73, 798.48 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.73, 798.48 and 288.74 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.73 : 798.48 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.73/798.48 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.73x = 798.48 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.73x = 230,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,549.12/532.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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