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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.88, 797.97 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.88, 797.97 and 337.29 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.88 : 797.97 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.88/797.97 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.88x = 797.97 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.88x = 269,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,145.57/532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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