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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 734.20 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 734.20 and 325.04 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 734.20 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/734.20 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 734.20 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 238,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,644.37/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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