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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.78, 797.52 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.78, 797.52 and 288.70 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.78 : 797.52 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.78/797.52 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.78x = 797.52 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.78x = 230,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,244.02/532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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