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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.28, 734.58 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.28, 734.58 and 299.44 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.28 : 734.58 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.28/734.58 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.28x = 734.58 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.28x = 219,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,962.64/532.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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