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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.95, 735.49 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.95, 735.49 and 296.91 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.95 : 735.49 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.95/735.49 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.95x = 735.49 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.95x = 218,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,374.34/532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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