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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 734.84 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 734.84 and 296.46 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 734.84 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/734.84 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 734.84 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 217,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,850.30/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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