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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.90, 797.66 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.90, 797.66 and 386.15 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.90 : 797.66 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.90/797.66 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.90x = 797.66 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.90x = 308,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,014.48/532.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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