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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 735.35 and 296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 735.35 and 296.81 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 735.35 = 296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/735.35 = 296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 735.35 × 296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 218,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,256.83/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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