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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.32, 735.98 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.32, 735.98 and 297.32 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.32 : 735.98 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.32/735.98 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.32x = 735.98 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.32x = 218,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,821.57/533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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