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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.76, 799.10 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.76, 799.10 and 190.52 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.76 : 799.10 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.76/799.10 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.76x = 799.10 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.76x = 152,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244.53/532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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