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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.88, 799.51 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.88, 799.51 and 272.94 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.88 : 799.51 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.88/799.51 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.88x = 799.51 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.88x = 218,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,221.45/532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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