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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.28, 734.55 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.28, 734.55 and 299.41 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.28 : 734.55 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.28/734.55 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.28x = 734.55 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.28x = 219,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,931.62/532.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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