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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.96, 735.40 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.96, 735.40 and 296.86 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.96 : 735.40 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.96/735.40 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.96x = 735.40 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.96x = 218,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,310.84/532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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