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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 734.06 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 734.06 and 366.44 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 734.06 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/734.06 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 734.06 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 268,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,988.95/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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