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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.20, 733.68 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.20, 733.68 and 376.68 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.20 : 733.68 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.20/733.68 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.20x = 733.68 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.20x = 276,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,362.58/532.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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