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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 735.08 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 735.08 and 322.86 is: 445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 735.08 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/735.08 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 735.08 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 237,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,327.93/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.49

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