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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.12, 734.52 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.12, 734.52 and 421.96 is: 582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.12 : 734.52 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.12/734.52 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.12x = 734.52 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.12x = 309,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,938.06/532.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.46

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