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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 735.63 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 735.63 and 366.78 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 735.63 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/735.63 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 735.63 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 269,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,814.37/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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