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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.27, 736.19 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.27, 736.19 and 504.96 is: 698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.27 : 736.19 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.27/736.19 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.27x = 736.19 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.27x = 371,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,746.50/532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.42

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