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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.65, 735.03 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.65, 735.03 and 299.78 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.65 : 735.03 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.65/735.03 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.65x = 735.03 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.65x = 220,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,343.62/532.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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