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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.21, 734.49 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.21, 734.49 and 322.44 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.21 : 734.49 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.21/734.49 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.21x = 734.49 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.21x = 236,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,828.96/532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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