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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.07, 734.04 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.07, 734.04 and 332.80 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.07 : 734.04 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.07/734.04 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.07x = 734.04 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.07x = 244,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,288.01/532.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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