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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 734.88 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 734.88 and 366.78 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 734.88 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/734.88 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 734.88 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 269,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,539.29/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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