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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 734.83 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 734.83 and 366.92 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 734.83 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/734.83 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 734.83 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 269,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,623.82/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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