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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 734.58 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 734.58 and 385.26 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 734.58 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/734.58 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 734.58 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 283,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,004.29/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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