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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 735.44 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 735.44 and 364.83 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 735.44 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/735.44 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 735.44 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 268,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,308.75/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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