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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.34, 734.34 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.34, 734.34 and 382.96 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.34 : 734.34 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.34/734.34 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.34x = 734.34 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.34x = 281,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,222.85/532.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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