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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 799.33 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 799.33 and 272.98 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 799.33 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/799.33 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 799.33 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 218,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,199.79/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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