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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 734.32 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 734.32 and 322.27 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 734.32 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/734.32 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 734.32 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 236,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,649.31/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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