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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.21, 734.45 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.21, 734.45 and 299.32 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.21 : 734.45 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.21/734.45 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.21x = 734.45 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.21x = 219,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,830.41/532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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