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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 735.12 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 735.12 and 408.12 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 735.12 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/735.12 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 735.12 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 300,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,017.17/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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