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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 733.88 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 733.88 and 366.32 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 733.88 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/733.88 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 733.88 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 268,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,834.92/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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