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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 737.18 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 737.18 and 332.33 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 737.18 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/737.18 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 737.18 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 244,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,981.68/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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