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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.41, 734.67 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.41, 734.67 and 407.76 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.41 : 734.67 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.41/734.67 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.41x = 734.67 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.41x = 299,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,569.04/532.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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