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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.63, 734.90 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.63, 734.90 and 299.76 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.63 : 734.90 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.63/734.90 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.63x = 734.90 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.63x = 220,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,293.62/532.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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