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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 734.88 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 734.88 and 336.16 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 734.88 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/734.88 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 734.88 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 247,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,037.26/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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