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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.16, 735.03 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.16, 735.03 and 384.56 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.16 : 735.03 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.16/735.03 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.16x = 735.03 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.16x = 282,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,659.46/532.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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