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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.64, 734.95 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.64, 734.95 and 308.59 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.64 : 734.95 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.64/734.95 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.64x = 734.95 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.64x = 226,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,796.68/532.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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