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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 737.84 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 737.84 and 332.82 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 737.84 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/737.84 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 737.84 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 245,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,567.91/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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