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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 800.94 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 800.94 and 276.64 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 800.94 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/800.94 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 800.94 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 221,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,572.04/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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