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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.83, 735.26 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.83, 735.26 and 296.79 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.83 : 735.26 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.83/735.26 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.83x = 735.26 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.83x = 218,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,216.33/532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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