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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 734.26 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 734.26 and 308.09 is: 425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 734.26 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/734.26 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 734.26 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 226,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,216.62/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.11

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