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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 735.17 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 735.17 and 296.68 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 735.17 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/735.17 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 735.17 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 218,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,112.27/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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