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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 734.16 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 734.16 and 335.48 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 734.16 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/734.16 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 734.16 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 246,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,296.00/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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