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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.99, 799.35 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.99, 799.35 and 359.56 is: 539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.99 : 799.35 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.99/799.35 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.99x = 799.35 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.99x = 287,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,414.29/532.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.25

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