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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.64, 734.83 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.64, 734.83 and 375.50 is: 518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.64 : 734.83 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.64/734.83 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.64x = 734.83 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.64x = 275,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,929.56/532.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.04

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