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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 734.18 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 734.18 and 377.08 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 734.18 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/734.18 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 734.18 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 276,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,844.59/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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