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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.49, 734.63 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.49, 734.63 and 325.61 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.49 : 734.63 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.49/734.63 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.49x = 734.63 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.49x = 239,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,201.25/532.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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