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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 735.18 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 735.18 and 366.88 is: 506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 735.18 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/735.18 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 735.18 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 269,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,722.84/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.48

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