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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 734.34 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 734.34 and 325.14 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 734.34 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/734.34 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 734.34 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 238,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,763.31/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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