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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 734.28 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 734.28 and 325.36 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 734.28 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/734.28 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 734.28 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 238,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,905.34/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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