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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.77, 735.26 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.77, 735.26 and 322.96 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.77 : 735.26 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.77/735.26 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.77x = 735.26 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.77x = 237,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,458.54/532.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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