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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.61, 734.97 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.61, 734.97 and 296.56 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.61 : 734.97 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.61/734.97 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.61x = 734.97 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.61x = 217,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,964.73/532.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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