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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.99, 797.82 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.99, 797.82 and 370.18 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.99 : 797.82 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.99/797.82 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.99x = 797.82 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.99x = 295,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,337.01/532.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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