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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.76, 735.17 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.76, 735.17 and 322.97 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.76 : 735.17 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.76/735.17 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.76x = 735.17 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.76x = 237,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432.56/532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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