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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.63, 735.03 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.63, 735.03 and 325.63 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.63 : 735.03 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.63/735.03 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.63x = 735.03 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.63x = 239,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,347.82/532.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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