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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.83, 735.26 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.83, 735.26 and 336.30 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.83 : 735.26 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.83/735.26 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.83x = 735.26 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.83x = 247,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,266.26/532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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