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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.98, 734.76 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.98, 734.76 and 366.92 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.98 : 734.76 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.98/734.76 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.98x = 734.76 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.98x = 269,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,598.14/532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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