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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 734.92 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 734.92 and 322.90 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 734.92 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/734.92 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 734.92 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 237,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,303.02/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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