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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 735.46 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 735.46 and 300.06 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 735.46 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/735.46 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 735.46 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 220,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,682.47/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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