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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 734.39 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 734.39 and 299.30 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 734.39 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/734.39 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 734.39 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 219,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,800.00/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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