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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.16, 734.40 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.16, 734.40 and 325.12 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.16 : 734.40 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.16/734.40 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.16x = 734.40 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.16x = 238,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,768.13/532.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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