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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.81, 735.51 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.81, 735.51 and 344.03 is: 474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.81 : 735.51 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.81/735.51 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.81x = 735.51 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.81x = 253,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,032.11/532.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.91

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