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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.58, 735.66 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.58, 735.66 and 444.34 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.58 : 735.66 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.58/735.66 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.58x = 735.66 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.58x = 326,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,884.08/532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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