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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.58, 734.96 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.58, 734.96 and 296.51 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.58 : 734.96 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.58/734.96 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.58x = 734.96 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.58x = 217,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,920.06/532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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