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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.36, 735.22 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.36, 735.22 and 367 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.36 : 735.22 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.36/735.22 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.36x = 735.22 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.36x = 269,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,825.74/532.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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