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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.06, 734.18 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.06, 734.18 and 296 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.06 : 734.18 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.06/734.18 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.06x = 734.18 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.06x = 217,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,317.28/532.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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