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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.97, 735.44 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.97, 735.44 and 296.88 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.97 : 735.44 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.97/735.44 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.97x = 735.44 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.97x = 218,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,335.94/532.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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