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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.28, 734.38 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.28, 734.38 and 416.16 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.28 : 734.38 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.28/734.38 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.28x = 734.38 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.28x = 305,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,619.58/532.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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