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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.84, 735.06 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.84, 735.06 and 375.88 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.84 : 735.06 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.84/735.06 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.84x = 735.06 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.84x = 276,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,294.35/532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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