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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.67, 735.16 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.67, 735.16 and 323.02 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.67 : 735.16 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.67/735.16 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.67x = 735.16 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.67x = 237,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,468.74/532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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