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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 734.15 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 734.15 and 366.42 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 734.15 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/734.15 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 734.15 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 269,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,005.41/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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