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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.73, 800.06 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.73, 800.06 and 327.66 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.73 : 800.06 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.73/800.06 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.73x = 800.06 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.73x = 262,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,146.02/532.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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