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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.97, 735.51 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.97, 735.51 and 296.90 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.97 : 735.51 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.97/735.51 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.97x = 735.51 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.97x = 218,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,372.92/532.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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