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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 734.19 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 734.19 and 335.66 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 734.19 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/734.19 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 734.19 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 246,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,438.22/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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