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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 734.22 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 734.22 and 335.52 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 734.22 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/734.22 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 734.22 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 246,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,345.49/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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