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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 734.40 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 734.40 and 296.13 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 734.40 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/734.40 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 734.40 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 217,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,475.49/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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