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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 799.92 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 799.92 and 301.94 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 799.92 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/799.92 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 799.92 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 241,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,527.84/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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