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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 734.34 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 734.34 and 299.28 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 734.34 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/734.34 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 734.34 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 219,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,773.28/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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