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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.38, 735.03 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.38, 735.03 and 325.50 is: 449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.38 : 735.03 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.38/735.03 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.38x = 735.03 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.38x = 239,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,252.27/532.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.40

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