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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 734.95 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 734.95 and 299.66 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 734.95 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/734.95 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 734.95 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 220,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,235.12/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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