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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 734.59 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 734.59 and 392.59 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 734.59 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/734.59 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 734.59 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 288,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,389.87/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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