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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.19, 734.40 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.19, 734.40 and 296.16 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.19 : 734.40 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.19/734.40 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.19x = 734.40 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.19x = 217,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,499.90/532.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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