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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.58, 735.01 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.58, 735.01 and 322.81 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.58 : 735.01 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.58/735.01 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.58x = 735.01 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.58x = 237,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,268.58/532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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