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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 735.23 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 735.23 and 364.76 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 735.23 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/735.23 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 735.23 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 268,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,180.67/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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