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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 734.56 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 734.56 and 385.44 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 734.56 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/734.56 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 734.56 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 283,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,128.81/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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