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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.35, 734.64 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.35, 734.64 and 299.46 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.35 : 734.64 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.35/734.64 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.35x = 734.64 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.35x = 219,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,995.29/532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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