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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.04, 734.28 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.04, 734.28 and 366.12 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.04 : 734.28 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.04/734.28 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.04x = 734.28 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.04x = 268,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,834.59/532.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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