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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.98, 799.17 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.98, 799.17 and 370.74 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.98 : 799.17 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.98/799.17 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.98x = 799.17 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.98x = 296,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,284.29/532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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