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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 734.76 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 734.76 and 322.80 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 734.76 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/734.76 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 734.76 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 237,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,180.53/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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