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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.79, 800.09 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.79, 800.09 and 289.79 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.79 : 800.09 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.79/800.09 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.79x = 800.09 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.79x = 231,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,858.08/532.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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