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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.78, 735.28 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.78, 735.28 and 336.76 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.78 : 735.28 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.78/735.28 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.78x = 735.28 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.78x = 247,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,610.21/532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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