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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.83, 735.30 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.83, 735.30 and 299.95 is: 413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.83 : 735.30 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.83/735.30 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.83x = 735.30 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.83x = 220,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.24/532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.93

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