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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 735.10 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 735.10 and 325.94 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 735.10 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/735.10 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 735.10 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 239,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,598.49/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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