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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 735.12 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 735.12 and 325.60 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 735.12 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/735.12 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 735.12 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 239,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,355.07/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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