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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 734.25 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 734.25 and 392.34 is: 540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 734.25 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/734.25 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 734.25 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 288,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,073.68/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.81

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