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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 734.66 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 734.66 and 355.67 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 734.66 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/734.66 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 734.66 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 261,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,291.07/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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