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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 735.36 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 735.36 and 367.50 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 735.36 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/735.36 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 735.36 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 270,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,244.80/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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