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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.56, 734.46 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.56, 734.46 and 386.16 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.56 : 734.46 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.56/734.46 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.56x = 734.46 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.56x = 283,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,619.07/532.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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