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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.24, 734.56 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.24, 734.56 and 299.44 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.24 : 734.56 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.24/734.56 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.24x = 734.56 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.24x = 219,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,956.65/532.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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