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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 735.32 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 735.32 and 296.84 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 735.32 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/735.32 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 735.32 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 218,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,272.39/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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