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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 734.11 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 734.11 and 299.17 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 734.11 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/734.11 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 734.11 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 219,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,623.69/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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