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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.78, 735.09 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.78, 735.09 and 336.54 is: 464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.78 : 735.09 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.78/735.09 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.78x = 735.09 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.78x = 247,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,387.19/532.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.33

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