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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 734.52 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 734.52 and 308.20 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 734.52 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/734.52 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 734.52 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 226,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,379.06/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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