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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 734.96 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 734.96 and 336.03 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 734.96 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/734.96 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 734.96 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 246,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,966.93/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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