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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.19, 734.47 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.19, 734.47 and 299.31 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.19 : 734.47 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.19/734.47 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.19x = 734.47 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.19x = 219,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,834.22/532.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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