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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 735.04 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 735.04 and 319.92 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 735.04 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/735.04 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 735.04 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 235,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,154.00/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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