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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 799.55 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 799.55 and 272.93 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 799.55 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/799.55 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 799.55 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 218,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,221.18/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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